What a great addition to the Sugar Mountain area! Recently opened on the main strip between Sugar…read moreMountain and Banner Elk. Coffee and desserts galore here. The place has a great vibe with a cozy patio. Inside you can find souvenirs in addition to their coffee and desserts. They also own the gift shop with custom made t-shirts right next door. For dessert, they have ice cream, chocolates, bars and fudge. The fudge is amazing! It's soft and super flavorful. Some of the best we've had in a while. If you're in the area, this is a perfect spot for great coffee and desserts right on the main strip.

Fantastic ice cream in a cool, locally owned shop. The family owns a t shirt shop next door so it's…read morea perfect spot to stop for a treat and a souvenir. If this isn't on your list, it should be!

Haha I stop in here every single time i buy gas next door. It's like my ritual now. My friends and…read moreI always come in to buy snacks to sneak into the theater. ;) The staff is friendly and I'm pretty sure i'm friends with one of them considering she sees me so often. Anyways yeah it's a good place for frozen dinners, baking goods, cig lighters, even makeup and socks

Love the February Makers Market. Would go as many times as you would host Maker's markets!!!!read more

Good mall. Has everything you need, nothing extra. Took a while for me to adjust to coming from…read moreCharleston, SC, and frequently visiting other malls, like South Park in Charlotte and Lenox Square Mall in ATL, but overall, I mean, if you need something.... this place is good. There's an Old Navy, TJ Maxx (which, by the way, is NOT at the front of the store as the sign would mislead you to believe), Homegoods (i.e., Marshall's without the clothes), Belk, a Merle Norman outlet, Bath & Body Works, the Gamefather (a video game store), and some clothing stores. Also a standard pretzel/soda/cookie spot, too. A hair cuttery, a cafe, a nail salon... You definitely couldn't make a day out of shopping here, but could spend an hour or two or so. It's clean, and the restrooms are nice, too. I will save comments about individual stores for their own personal Yelp reviews. Overall, I wouldn't suggest this as a spot for out-of-town folks, unless you just want to be amazed simply the size of by a small town mall (aka, it's cute). This is more of a spot for locals who just need (want) to grab something they're specifically looking for. This place is A-OK, and that's okay with me! :)

We dropped into this store on a whim to see what their rental prices were for equipment! Needless…read moreto say, we saved between $10-20 per day, per person on rental equipment over the resort without the high deposit. The staff were super kind, knowledgeable, and helpful! The sweet cashier that signs you up for the equipment is amazing! Her whole family works here! The gift shop is cute and we ended up with some souvenirs that were also way cheaper than the resort! The equipment was all in good shape, no smells, helmets looked just about new! Overall, we would recommend many times over versus renting from the resort! They are open long hours for returning gear! They had fudge and BBQ there, but we never ended up trying it. Smelled good though.

In our experience, White Wolf Lodge was extremely dishonest and had terrible customer service…read more Important items were misplaced by staff, which led to an interaction that never should have happened. Instead of taking responsibility, they denied the situation entirely and claimed it never occurred, even after later evidence showed otherwise. Rather than attempting to resolve the issue professionally or offer an apology, they escalated it unnecessarily and refused to make things right. The lack of accountability and poor communication only made the situation worse. Overall, this was a very upsetting experience, and we would not recommend this place based on how they handle mistakes and treat customers.

Food was very good and service was superb. The place is kept very clean and the screen in patio is…read moredelightful. You will not be disappointed.

This is a really funky and special place. Yes there is a Granny and Gramps. They were sooooo…read morewelcoming when we first moved. We had delicious southern home style cooking. It also has a counter, and a gift shop, it's a quaint wonderful experience.

Tucked along Boone Heights Drive just off US-221, the modest strip mall bearing the same name was…read moremy early morning destination. I arrived before sunrise, when the only illumination came from scattered security lights. Because the storefronts face northeast, the interior of the shop where I settled in remained shadowed for quite some time, with little natural light filtering through until well past dawn. Groundhog Coffee served as my refuge during those quiet, pre-dawn hours. The center offers more than just caffeine. There's a Mexican restaurant anchoring one end and an Italian eatery at the other. Between them, you'll find a religious ministry, a florist, a nail salon, and a handful of other small businesses. It may not be flashy, but it's a practical and well-used little shopping hub for the community. Unfortunately, it appears that some locals - or perhaps passersby - have discovered that the dumpsters at one end of the property are poorly monitored. The result is a growing mess that not only detracts from the center's appearance but likely draws in curious wildlife as well. [Round number review 4400 in North Carolina - 1215 of 2025 - 24767 overall]

One of my favorite shops with unique merchandise and the most charming and helpful owners, who just…read morehappen to be sisters. Whenever I am in Blowing Rock I make it a point to visit as do my family and friends. From cocktail to casual, interesting accessories, and a gift shop area...they have it all!

Now called Old Stumpy's Gem Mine…read more This small roadside gem mining experience is located in a river outfitter's gift shop. The rocks and minerals are typical of child-oriented attractions. There are a few mineral specimens available but nothing worthy of gifting to a true rock-hound. Their flume is covered which is helpful when the weather is bad and you need a place to entertain the kids. I love supporting small rock shops but honestly there are better options in this area for exposing your children (and your self) to interesting rocks. Their largest bucket ($100) comes in a cute metal tub.

We had a great time here. I'd definitely return. We…read morepurchased a $30 pail for our family of 4 and that was the perfect size. The folks on staff really knew the rocks. We had about 4 or 5 gems that could have been cut. We hadn't really budgeted for cuts (about $50 per gem) so we had to pass.